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    308 is plenty for ANY North American big game given good shot placement.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wrestler034 View Post
    308 is plenty for ANY North American big game given good shot placement.
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    Shot lots of moose and caribou with a 308.

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    there is nothing on the North American continent that hasn't been taken with a .30-06 the .308 is virtually identical in performance. Either round is ideal for hunting. Very predictable, hard hitting good speed. I always contend it's not the caliber of the gun it's the caliber of the shooter.
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    If it were me, I'd get a quality 165 grain or 180 grain bullet. I'd practice and know I was good out to 400 or 500 yards. 300 yards is a piece of cake, 400 takes a little practice and 500 takes a little more pratice. Finding a quality round that shoots good at 100 yards out of your gun, is a good start. Then use a ballistic chart to help you move out farther. A ballistic chart is no replacement for a little practice but it sure makes it easier and takes out a lot of the guess work.

    I have always found that the bullet that shoots the best at 100 yards, shoots the best at 500 yards.

    308 is plenty of good medicine for elk.

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    The bull in my freezer says "Yes Sir!".

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    Default Hornady SST Superformance 165grain

    Anyone ever use this? I'll let you know how it does. Thanks for all the help
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